Over 40 students were in attendance to hear valuable insights into the practice of immigration law. Some highlights from the panel-

In an area of law that is constantly changing, immigration law is never boring!

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, and Evidence proved to be particularly useful courses for new immigration lawyers.

If possible, take as many immigration courses as you can while in law school. Chicago-Kent currently offers three in the spring- Immigration Law and Policy, Family and Employment-Based Immigration Practice, and Legal Writing 4 for Immigration Law.

Make yourself stand out to potential employers! Highlight any experience living abroad, language ability, and other special skills.

Internships are key! Here is a helpful handout with resources for volunteer, networking, and job opportunities.

Marjorie Baltazar handles business based immigration at Sidley Austen, working with businesses to review their business and hiring policies and ensure they are compliant with immigration law.

Laura Grover works with Homeland Security in the USCIS training asylum officers and working with refugee cases.

This event was sponsored by the Immigration Law Society at Chicago-Kent

This event was sponsored by the Immigration Law Society at Chicago-Kent

This event was sponsored by the Immigration Law Society at Chicago-Kent

This event was sponsored by the Immigration Law Society at Chicago-Kent

This event was sponsored by the Immigration Law Society at Chicago-Kent

Charles Wintersteen is the lead attorney i Charles Wintersteen & Associates and an adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent who has taught the Family and Employment-Based Immigration Practice class.

Caroline Shoenberger works with the Chicago Legal Clinic, primarily with family based deportation defense but also with outreach to students at Harold Washington College to make sure students from immigrant families are aware of their rights.